If you want to find out what's on TV and what is audio described, check out our daily TV Guide podcast from RNIB Connect Radio. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations (https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations) - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On (https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair) - The Au ...
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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk (mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk) . Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations (https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations) - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On (https://audioboom.com/ ...
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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On (https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair) - The Audioboo ...
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If you are blind or partially sighted and have an interest in sport, whether it be as a participant or as an observer, this podcast is for you! Get involved and join the conversation by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk (mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk) Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations (https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations) - Blind and partially ...
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Tech Talk is a podcast and radio show for blind and partially sighted people who are interested in accessible technology. Find out about the latest products from specialist equipment to off the shelf solutions. Get involved or join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations (https://audioboom.com/cha ...
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A weekly show all about audiobooks recorded at the RNIB Talking Book studios. We talk to your favourite authors and narrators, along with reviews and news about new audiobooks. Presented and produced by Robert Kirkwood, you'll find a new episode here every Friday at 1pm plus bonus content such as longer uncut interviews and episodes of our occasional extra show, The Book Group. Talking Books is a free service from RNIB giving access to over 40,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and ...
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The Daily Lunch was RNIB Connect Radio's show looking at the UK's most popular magazines.
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The best bits of the Morning Mix, a radio show focusing on the lives of blind and partially sighted people.
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S2 Ep417: CSUN 2024 - Stevie Wonder Speaks To RNIB Connect Radio
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The annual CSUN conference in California brings together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Musician Stevie Wonder stopped by the RNIB stand where our own Dave Williams asked him about everything from his love of braille to a possible collaboration with a very well-known British singer.…
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S2 Ep467: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - RSC Ben and Imo, AD Theatre Review
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RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the reimagining for the stage of Mark Ravenhill’s 2013 radio play’ Ben and Imo…
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368: Leeanne O'Donnell - Sparks of Bright Matter
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In today's show we talk to Leeanne O'Donnell about spirit and matter, love and lust, and reality and magic, all in her book Sparks of Bright Matter. We also look forward to the Boswell Book Festival with Gordon Turnbull and find new books in the RNIB Library.By RNIB Connect Radio
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S2 Ep466: Blind And Partially Sighted People Missing Out On Vital Financial Support
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New research has shown that a vast number of blind and partially sighted people, in the UK, are missing out on vital benefit payments, that they may be entitled to. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Dominic Milne, from RNIB's Legal Rights Service, to find out why this is and how people can get what they're entitled to. If you would like h…
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S2 Ep467: Wanted Wardrobe Fashion Show with Blind and Partially Sighted Models
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Blind and partially sighted people in Castle Donnington are dressing to the nines to raise money for their local sight loss charity. Tilly Dowler, the partially-sighted co-owner of Wanted Wardrobe, and model Sam Ball, told Amelia about their fashion show this Friday. You can learn more about Wanted Wardrobe by following them on Instagram and TikTok…
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S2 Ep463: World Triathlon Para Series Swansea – Tom Hodgkinson
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The World Triathlon Para Series makes its way back to the UK this summer. Hywel Davies spoke to the Head of Paratriathlon at British Triathlon ahead of the event.By RNIB Connect Radio
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S2 Ep462: VI Cricket 2024 Season Preview – Metro Cricket
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More from our VI Cricket Preview series as Hubert talks to Andy and Rory from Metro Cricket.By RNIB Connect Radio
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S2 Ep465: Reading Products From The RNIB Shop
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If you’re looking for new ways to access printed text, then Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been hearing about some of the latest items available from RNIB’s Products For Life Store. More information on each of the products discussed can be found here: Hark Reader - Hark Reader | RNIB RNIB Communiplayer - RNIB Communiplayer USB Player | RNIB RNIB Acc…
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S2 Ep461: VI Cricket 2024 season preview – Lancashire Lions
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Next in our Vi Cricket 2024 season preview series, as Hubert shines the spotlight on Lancashire Lions, and talks to players about last season’s achievements, and asks about hopes for the next season.By RNIB Connect Radio
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S2 Ep464: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 17 April 2024
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Jemma Davison, RNIB Customer Insight Co-ordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: Help Shape the Future of Inclusive Employment with Your Insights! Student Shiyi is working to improve employment opportunities…
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S2 Ep463: Share Your Positive Play Memories With Rebel Play
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What’s your best play-time memory? TourettesHero are gathering positive play memories from disabled children, adults, parents and care-givers to inspire inclusive play events. Amelia talked to co-founder and co-artistic director Jess Thom about the project. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white ba…
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S2 Ep461: National Theatre London Audio Description Round Up 16 April 2024
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Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description. Our Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows at the National …
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S2 Ep460: VI Running Challenge At The Great Bristol Run
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The Great Bristol Run returns in May. Hywel Davies has been hearing about a special challenge for VI runners taking place at this year’s event. You can sign up for the event and find more information here - Bristol VI Runners Challenge - Great RunBy RNIB Connect Radio
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508: Tech Talk 508: Access AI, WelcoMe In Currys, RNIB Gamer Survey
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This week, we’re speaking to Troy Otillio from Aira as they begin the release the new ‘Access AI’ feature within the app. We hear about the new trial of the ‘WelcoMe’ service in Currys electronics stores. Plus, RNIB’s Sightless Kombat will be along to explain how listeners can take part in a new survey for blind and partially sighted gamers. RNIB G…
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S2 Ep460: How does sight loss interact with autism and epilepsy?
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Rachel Looby has multiple disabilities and conditions including Retinitis Pigmentosa, epilepsy and autism. She talked to Amelia about they interact and impact her life. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'Connect Radio' underneath.…
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S2 Ep462: Southampton Sight Swim for 125th Anniversary Celebration
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The Southampton Sight swimming group are making a splash to celebrate 125 years of the charity. Amelia talked to Tom and Kris to learn more. Learn more about Southampton Sight on their website southamptonsight.org.uk/ Sponsor the swim by visiting their GoFundMe Page www.justgiving.com/page/mark-jones-1710757495129 Image shows swimmers Chris, Jenny …
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Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and even…
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RNIB Scotland, Cricket Scotland and Scottish Disability Sport have teamed up to organise an adaptive and inclusive cricket event for blind and partially sighted people in Scotland of all ages. The event is due to take place at Glasgow's Bellahouston Park on Saturday 27th of April and will have both visually impaired and sighted players learning to …
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S2 Ep458: Making Tynecastle Park Accessible to Blind Fans
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Barry Snell learns about the facilities Heart of Midlothian FC provide for their blind and partially sighted football fans. He is talking to Hearts disability access officer Keith Ferguson. Click to learn more about accessibility within Tynecastle Park Image: RNIB Connect radio logo in black type face. There is a pink line separating the words RNIB…
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S2 Ep458: New Thomas Pocklington Trust Educational Resources
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If you’re a blind or partially sighted student then Thomas Pocklington trust have a new suite of tools and resources to help supercharge your studies. David Hogg learned more.By RNIB Connect Radio
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S2 Ep457: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Bhangra Nation, AD Theatre Review
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RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the fresh and funny, new musical Bhangra nation that fuses college-campus angs…
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367: Chioma Okereke - Water Baby & Percival Everett on The Trees: A Novel
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Read On this week features Chioma Okereke with her coming of age audio book Water Baby set in the floating slum of Makoko in Lagos. We hear about The Trees: A Novel by Percival Everett and find new books entering the RNIB Library.By RNIB Connect Radio
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S2 Ep459: Working As A Blind Oceanographer - Dr Amy Bower
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How easy is it to study the world’s oceans if you’re blind or partially sighted? Hywel Davies has been speaking with one blind oceanographer to hear about her experiences working in science, the technology that helps her do it, and her hopes for encouraging more young people into the field. Find out more about Dr Amy's work here - About Amy Bower :…
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S2 Ep457: Socialise from home with RNIB's Talk and Support Groups
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Did you know RNIB have weekly telephone befriending and social groups? If you’re looking to have a friendly chat with others living with sight loss, it might be the perfect thing for you. Amelia talked to Dan Swales, An RNIB Talk and Support Co-ordinator, to learn more. Register your interest by visiting the RNIB Website www.rnib.org.uk Image shows…
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S2 Ep457: England and Wales Blind Golf are looking for more members
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Take a swing at golf with England and Wales Blind Golf. They’re on the lookout for new members, collaborators, and guides to help more blind and partially sighted people get active and make new connections. Amelia talked to Andy Gilford and John Kennedy from EWBG for an update on their Spring events. Visit their website ewblindgolf.co.uk/ to learn …
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S2 Ep457: Play Chess in accessible formats with the Braille Chess Association
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Looking for a new hobby, or a new chess opponent? The Braille Chess Association hold virtual and in-person lessons, matches and tournaments across the UK. You don't need to read braille to play, as they also play using adapted physical chess sets, email tournaments, computer software and more. Amelia talked to Abi Baker to learn about the matches a…
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S2 Ep436: VI Running At The Great Bristol Run
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The Great Bristol Run is making its way back to Bristol this May. Part of the event will be a special 10k run just for VI runners and their guides. As Hywel Davies has been finding out.By RNIB Connect Radio
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RNIB wants to hear your views, and experiences in regards to accessible gaming. You can do this via a survey and a possible follow up interview. You can take the survey until the first of May using the link below: https://www.visionary.org.uk/latest/rnib-survey-on-video-games-help-us-understand-the-impact-of-being-able-to-play-the-video-games-you-w…
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457: How Glaucoma Stents Are Able to Help People with Glaucoma….
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Glaucoma Stents have been around for a few years now but maybe not every person who has Glaucoma knows about the treatment and how it helps to drain some of the extra fluid that builds up in patients eyes. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Leon Au, consultant ophthalmologist from Manchester Royal Eye hospital who is also a member of the…
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Let's hear from Allan Russell, who's talking with Chris Danielsen, from the USA, about improving the accessibility of STEM subjects for blind and partially sighted people.By RNIB Connect Radio
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S2 Ep375: Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick Responds to Recent Reports from People Saying That the NHS is Not Working…
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With recent news reports where people have been saying that the NHS is not working, for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth for her response and thoughts on all this news. Elizabeth then shared her ideas on what could be done to remedy the situation with the NHS that peopl…
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507: Tech Talk 507: Picture Smart, Real Thing AI Internship, Braille Emotion
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This week, Hubert Pawelkiewicz hears about a new internship from assistive technology company Real Thing AI. Dave Williams gets the latest on the launch of a brand-new braille display from HIMS. Plus, we’ll have some special reports from this year’s CSUN assistive technology conference. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm…
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S2 Ep454: World Triathlon Para Series - PTVI Athlete Oscar Kelly
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The World Triathlon Para Series makes its way back to the UK this summer. Hywel Davies spoke to British PTVI athlete Oscar Kelly as he prepares to take part in the event once againBy RNIB Connect Radio
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S2 Ep453: Customer Service Solution For People With Disabilities Expands It's Reach
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Did you know there is a web app that can massively improve the customer experience for people with a range of disabilities and also help businesses, confidently, deliver a bespoke customer experience by supporting their staff? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Gavin Neate, about wel-co.me and how you can help electrical retailer Curry's t…
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S2 Ep435: VI Cricket 2024 Season Preview Berkshire Stags
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To start this VI Cricket series previewing the 2024 season, Hubert has been speaking to the development league team Berkshire Stags about their reflections on the last season, and their hopes for the upcoming season.By RNIB Connect Radio
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